heroic

• Qualifie des actions ou des qualités qui sont courageuses, nobles ou propres à un héros.

Describes actions or qualities that are brave, noble, or characteristic of a hero.

1. Brave and courageousB2formal

   Showing great bravery, courage, or self-sacrifice, especially in a dangerous situation.

   Héroïque

   • The firefighter made a heroic rescue of the child from the burning building.
   • Her heroic efforts saved the entire team from disaster.
   • He was awarded a medal for his heroic actions during the war.

   Synonymesboldbravecourageousdaringdauntlessfearlessgallantintrepidlionheartedstoutheartedvaliantvalorous

   Antonymescowardlycravenfearfulpusillanimoustimid

2. Grand or ambitiousB2formal

   Very large in scale, effort, or ambition; impressive.

   Héroïque (au sens de grandiose)

   • The company embarked on a heroic attempt to expand into new markets.
   • It was a heroic undertaking to build the bridge in just two years.
   • They made a heroic effort to finish the project on time.

   Synonymesambitiouscolossalepicgrandmonumental

   Antonymeshumblemodestpettysmall-scaleunambitious